A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 632 632

Keep exposing it like this.

Who knows what will happen next.

If something really goes wrong, Dirk Carter will lose face.

True to his reputation as Deputy Governor, he quickly showed concern, saying to Elliot Douglas, "Comrade Elliot, let's go in and take a look."

Elliot Douglas immediately understood and quickly said, "Governor Carter is indeed a considerate leader towards his subordinates, let's go in and take a look."

Inside the cool hall, Dirk Carter loosened the collar of the elderly comrade, and Irving Pace urgently brought mineral water and herbal medicine, pouring them all into him.

When Dirk Carter and his party walked in.

The elderly comrade had already opened his eyes and sat up.

"Comrade, how are you?"

Dirk Carter feigned concern and crouched down to ask.

Seeing the Deputy Governor squat down, the elderly comrade was overwhelmed and attempted to stand up, but Dirk Carter pressed him down, saying, "Take it easy, it's okay, just sit, Elliot, find a chair."

Elliot Douglas didn't have time to respond.

Owen dashed out quickly.

In no time, a chair was brought over.

Dirk Carter personally helped the comrade up and sat him on the chair, even taking a folder from the secretary to lovingly fan him.

Mind you, this is an air-conditioned room.

Very cool indeed.

The fanning was entirely unnecessary.

Yet, the accompanying journalist pressed the shutter immediately.

Unsurprisingly, Dirk Carter's caring image is ready to grace the front pages of certain media outlets.

What initially was a criticized blunder suddenly transformed into political capital to enhance his image.

Gotta admit, these people are adept.

After this little interlude.

Dirk Carter sent someone to take the elderly comrade to the hospital for a detailed check-up and advised him to rest for a few days, to recover well.

Such thoughtfulness won applause from everyone.

Dirk Carter and Irving Pace were pushed out of the crowd, their rescue efforts were overshadowed by Dirk Carter's "showground."

Looking at these pretentious folks.

Dirk Carter wasn't surprised.

After all, being in the political field, he's seen too many such scenes.

After the elderly comrade was taken away.

Elliot Douglas promptly said, "Governor Carter, it's nearly mealtime, why not have a casual meal before organizing a meeting?"

Dirk Carter glared at Elliot Douglas, waved his hand saying, "No rush, no rush, I'm here for research today, not dining, let's first head to the Economic Development District."

"Alright, I'll arrange it immediately."

Elliot Douglas said.

As they were about to leave, Dirk Carter seemed to remember something, turned and glanced at Dirk Carter, saying, "Comrade Elliot, it's quite hot outside, so those who are afraid of the heat shouldn't go."

This was clearly aimed at Dirk Carter.

Elliot Douglas nodded and loudly said, "Comrade Dirk Carter, no need to follow, stay here and enjoy the cool, others accompany Governor Carter for the research in the Economic Development District."

With an order.

Everyone started moving.

Before leaving, they all took a profound look at Dirk Carter.

At this moment, Dirk Carter was once again marginalized.

Moreover, it was orchestrated by the Deputy Governor himself.

"Haha, how arrogant with favor, Dirk Carter, dear Dirk Carter, do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you made such a great contribution? Let me, as someone who's been around, tell you, someone like you won't accomplish great things, even if you win temporarily, it's merely luck, just wait, you'll face many setbacks."

Suddenly, Elliot Douglas's voice sounded in his ear.

Dirk Carter smiled lightly, saying, "Then I should thank Mayor Douglas for the friendly reminder."

Seeing Dirk Carter still unbothered.

He sneered and said, "Don't be smug, people like you won't have a long political career, sooner or later you'll face setbacks."

No sooner had the words been spoken.

Dirk Carter's voice was heard from the front calling, "Comrade Elliot, what are you doing, hurry up."

Elliot Douglas promptly replied, "Alright, Governor Carter, I'm coming."

Having said that.

He glared at Dirk Carter and quickly followed.

The research group wandered around the Economic Development District for half an hour.

Upon returning to the Municipal Committee Compound, it was nearly 12 o'clock.

Everyone's stomachs were growling.

They thought Dirk Carter would finally arrange a meal, but unexpectedly, he didn't. Once off the car, he instructed Elliot Douglas to hold a meeting.

Around 12:20.

The main members of the four administrative divisions, having been busy all morning, gathered in the large hall of the municipality.

A grand meeting began without pause.

Elliot Douglas personally chaired the meeting.

After a bland opening speech, he invited Dirk Carter to address the Koryn City leadership amidst roaring applause.

Even though everyone was exhausted.

They still acted enthusiastic.

Dirk Carter, after posing, first affirmed the achievements of the Koryn City Economic Development District in investment attraction and praised the morale of the Koryn City leadership.

After talking eloquently for twenty minutes.

His tone changed, saying, "Although Koryn City's achievements are outstanding, there are shortcomings in these achievements, some cadres still need to improve their leadership qualities, and work level urgently needs progression, these are the weak points, after returning to the province, I'll report these situations to the State Committee and make further deployments addressing these issues."

As these words were spoken.

All eyes were on Dirk Carter.

Now Dirk Carter could smell it.

It was clearly using the meeting to suppress him, forcefully creating a divide between him and others.

Wise people could tell.

This was a sign that Dirk Carter was going to be dealt with by Carter.

Also, it's telling everyone if you get close to Dirk Carter, you're standing against me, the Deputy Governor, everyone can tell the difference between the lesser and greater good.

Elliot Douglas was delighted to hear this.

The previous bet made him lose face, but unexpectedly, today's research brought an unexpected gain.

If he doesn't seize this opportunity, who knows when another will come.

Cleared his throat, said, "Governor Carter, it's my poor management as mayor, but some comrades, thinking they made great contributions, don't regard me as the mayor, such circumstances make me very embarrassed."

Dirk Carter nodded, saying, "Today's trip to Koryn City let me see these situations personally, Comrade Elliot, rest assured, no matter how great a contribution someone makes, the province won't reuse them, I can assure you of that."